This Coconut Granola will whisk you away to the tropics! It is packed with coconut flavor, is easy to make and cheaper than store bought!
Tropical Paradise
This Coconut Granola recipe came about because I wanted to make a tropical smoothie bowl. I knew that I wanted to include some tropical ingredients, including coconut flavors.
I can not get enough of the ocean, so no wonder I would want to create something tropical. Why I ended up living in the desert is beyond me. Obviously, I had a good reason for moving to Tucson, but I may change that some day.
To me a tropical island is paradise, so whenever I can get tropical flavors into a recipe, I am all over it. It makes me feel like I am living in the tropics, even if it is just in my imagination.
My vision board is full of ocean views, so for now I will live through the pictures...
Cheaper Than Store Bought
I have said this about hummus and I will say it about granola. There are some bags of granola that go anywhere from six to ten dollars, and they are small. I don't think they are worth the price.
I recently got a free bag of vegan granola that would have cost that much. I have to say that I wasn't that impressed, especially when I can make my own.
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Control the Ingredients
By making your own granola, you can control what goes in it. Have you ever read labels on granola and other products?
It's kind of scary what manufacturers put in their products, like ingredients that are unrecognizable. No thank you! I'd rather make my own.
I get to control how much and what kind of sweetener goes in it. Some flavors need less sweetener than others. I like to stay away from sweeteners like corn syrup, thank you very much.
How to Make This Recipe
- Heat coconut oil, agave syrup, and vanilla extract in the microwave to combine.
- Add in rolled oats.
- Spread out on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, toss, bake for another 5 minutes.
- Add coconut chips and bake 5 minutes longer.
Recipe
There's no need to buy granola, when making your own is so easy. Not to mention you can control the ingredients. Make this the next time you get a craving for granola and let me know what you think!
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You May Need:
Coconut Granola
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten free rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup coconut chips
- ½ cup finely shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- Heat coconut oil, agave syrup, and vanilla extract in microwave 20-30 seconds to combine.
- Mix oats and syrup mixture. Spread out on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes at 325°. Toss, and bake another 5 minutes. Add coconut chips and coconut flakes, and bake 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition
*Note: Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only. Different nutrition calculators give you different results.
Natalie says
I found this recipe through your vegan yogurt parfait, which I'm going to make next. I've been eating this every morning since. Yum!
Willow Moon says
I'm so glad that you like it!
Kate says
Oh man, I hear you! Bloggers have to wear soooo many hats! This recipe looks delightful. I also love making granola. It's unbelievably easy and delicious!
Julie Santos says
So good. I need to pin this coconut granola for a future breakfast to go!
Audrey Marie says
This looks so good! I'm definitely pinning this recipe to remember to make it later. I think I'd throw in some cacoa nibs as well 🙂
Willow Moon says
Ooh, that sounds good! I love cacao nibs and I always have them in my pantry!
jessica says
yum, yum and YUM...can't wait to try this!
Crystal // Dreams, etc. says
This sounds so good! I'll definitely have to try it out sometime.
Belle says
That looks amazing! I'm saving this for future use!
Belle
Samantha @ Momma Wants Java says
Wow! This looks so delicious! I love coconut, and granola is one of those foods I wish I ate more of. 🙂 Pinning this for sure! Thanks for the amazing recipe!
Willow Moon says
Thanks Samantha!
hal says
Where is my obsession with all things coconut coming from?! but i saw your post & was flipping out - this is right up my alley right now!
Willow Moon says
Haha, I think I have had the same obsession recently! Here's to coconut, cheers!